Woody Guthrie tribute and more entertainment events: July 27-Aug. 2

Woody Guthrie tribute at Uptown Bill's

Every year, Uptown Bill's Coffee House hosts a night dedicated to celebrating the music and lyrics of America's most iconic folk singer: Woody Guthrie. Join other music fans at 7 p.m. Saturday for a free evening centered around people singing (or reciting) their favorite songs by Guthrie. You can join in too by signing up to sing some songs before the event. Coffee will be available for purchase as well.

AnimeIowa

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A group of Pokemon cosplayers pose for a photo at AnimeIowa at the Coralville Marriott on Saturday, July 30, 2016. (Photo11: David Scrivner / Iowa City Press-Citizen)

One of Iowa's largest anime conventions, AnimeIowa will be taking over the Coralville Mariott Hotel and Convention Center Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The convention has a bevy of attractions throughout the convention center, including an anime marketplace, rooms to play video games or tabletop games with groups, cosplay contests and a whole lot more. For a complete rundown of events, visit animeiowa.com. The convention runs from noon Friday until 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Entrance is $60 for adults, $15 for children.

Chris Young at Riverside Casino

Chris Young performs at Nissan Stadium on the third day of CMA Fest 2017, on Saturday, June 10, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn.
(Photo11: Larry McCormack / Tennessean.com)

Over the past decade, country musician Chris Young has produced five No.1 country hit songs like "Gettin' You Home" and "You." Now, Young is hitting the road ahead of the release of his upcoming album. Young will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday at Riverside Casino. Tickets are $35 to $75.

'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part II' at FilmScene

"In this film publicity image released by Warner Bros. Pictures, Daniel Radcliffe, left, and Ralph Fiennes are shwon in a scene from ""Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows- Part 2."" (AP Photo/Warner Bros. Pictures)"(Photo11: Courtesy of Warner Bros Pictures, AP)

To finish its Harry Potter movie series, FilmScene will host three screenings of "Harry Potter & The Deathly Hollows Part II." The climatic eighth Harry Potter film will be shown at 10 a.m. Thursday, Saturday and Sunday at FilmScene. Tickets are free for children accompanied by an adult moviegoer; adults pay $5.

Swisher Fun Days

Swisher's annual summer festival kicks off Friday and runs until late Saturday night. The festival's signature parade starts at 10 a.m. Saturday, live music will be played both nights and human foosball will be kicking off at 6 p.m. Friday. The entire festival is free, so bring sure to bring the entire family.

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